Adnoc Distribution boosts vehicle inspection units

ABU DHABI, June 17, 2017

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (Adnoc Distribution) has announced that its vehicle inspection centres (VICs) in the Abu Dhabi processed more than 350,000 light vehicles during the first five months of 2017.

These inspections were performed at 21 centres across the Emirate, including eight centres in Abu Dhabi and its suburbs, six centres in Al Ain and seven centres in Al Dhafra Region.

In 2016, the total number of light vehicles inspected by Adnoc Distribution’s VICs amounted to a total of 782,148: these included 624,729 vehicles that underwent a first time inspection and 157,419 vehicles re-inspected to ensure their compliance with technical requirements.

Saeed Mubarak Al Rashdi, the acting CEO, said: "We are proud to play an active role in enhancing traffic safety in the UAE by ensuring the safety and technical fitness of vehicles used on our roads. Through the provision of the latest global technology at our VICs across Abu Dhabi, our customers can continue to rely on the quality of service and care they’ve come to expect from Adnoc Distribution."

Adnoc Distribution also recently signed an agreement with General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) to diversify and enhance the VIC services managed by Adnoc Distribution in the emirate, he stated.

The agreement includes provisions for adding an express inspection service and increasing the number of inspection bays on Abu Dhabi island to handle a growing number of vehicles, he added.

Under the terms of the agreement, the geographical reach of VIC services will be expanded through the offering of these services outside established inspection centres, including in selected shopping centres in Abu Dhabi, said Al Rashdi.

As part of its plans to enhance its VIC provision, Adnoc Distribution will also soon announce a raft of new services that will be available at technical inspection centres for light vehicles, he added.

Founded in 1973, as the first company owned by Abu Dhabi Government specialised in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in the UAE, Adnoc Distribution is a major driver of the country’s economy and an important community player.

It employs over 12,000 people of 50 different nationalities from all over the world.-TradeArabia News Service